Property transactions in New Zealand are, in theory, a relatively simple affair. However, in reality, the process can become a lot more involved than that.
It isn’t always easy to release equity when selling property. Leverage combined with lack of cash flow is the biggest risk for investors and it materialises quickly.
A home loan can be difficult to budget around at the best of times, let alone when the cost of living rises. So here are some tips for keeping your energy bill down.
As the property market keeps on rolling, Squirrel seems to have more and more people coming in for mortgage advice all the time.
Unless you have studied Law, Accounting, Real Estate, Property Valuing and Finance then chances are you are not an expert in all these areas, and it may even be possible that you aren’t an expert in ANY of these areas. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone with this.
If you're a property investor or thinking about making that leap, you'll need to know all about the latest property legislation meaning landlords will have to install appropriate insulation.
Understanding how to get ahead at auction is a skill many New Zealanders will have to learn.
Adding rooms or features to your home can boost your value when capital gains aren't as strong as you'd like them to be. But with every reward, there are a few risks. One issue you need to keep an eye on if you've decided to renovate is overcapitalisation. But what exactly is this?
How long will tenants stay at your property? While leases might only last a year, often a good renter-landlord relationship can result in a renewal, and none of the stress of picking new people to move in.
In the last year there's been so much talk about foreign investors, both good and bad, true and untrue. It's easy to get in a panic about people you're rubbing shoulders with in the race to buy a home.
We're happy to admit it: financial advice can be pretty confusing.
Whether you are setting out to buy just one property, or you want to own a bigger portfolio than any other property investor in the country, there is one thing that above all else you must know in order to be successful and that is your WHY.